Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System

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Renewing Cleanser Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), magnesium aluminum silicate, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, sorbitol, dimethyl isosorbide, disodium PEG-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate, tridecyl stearate, neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, polyethylene, cetyl esters, anthemis nobilis flower extract, sodium hyaluronate, sodium PCA, xanthan gum, tridecyl trimellitate, propylene glycol, Imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum). Revitalizing Toner Water (aqua), glycolic acid, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, anthemis nobilis flower extract, rosa canina fruit extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sodium PCA, panthenol, glycerin, propylene glycol, allantoin, polysorbate 20, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium hydroxide, benzophenone-4, tetrasodium EDTA, imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum), blue 1 (CI 42090), yellow 5 (CI 19140). Repairing Treatment Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), ethoxydiglycol, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, cetearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, panthenol, allantoin, xanthan gum, ceteareth-20, carbomer, triethanolamine, diazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum).

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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June 29, 2008

Pros:

Smells good. Created by derms. Accessibility is good if your local mall has a kiosk that sells it. Works if used correctly.

Cons:

EXPENSIVE!! Too many bottles if you need the whole kit. Acne returns worse even if you only miss one day. Doesn't work for cystic acne.

It works if you use it consistently but for the price you're going to pay and the aggravation of having to use all those bottles of product, it doesn't seem worth it. Plus the ads are not convincing when you know the actors and actresses have all been "touched-up" with makeup before they're on camera (I have family in the film industry). Don't waste your money and time. See a derm or your family physician for assistance. Mine said more and more of his patients are using Proactiv to help with cystic acne and it just isn't working. So don't bother. My situation was only slightly different because that wasn't the only time I used an OTC that was so popular. Topicals just don't work for some people. If you're the same way, you're better off using an internal (pill or injection) and getting better results.
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June 19, 2008

Pros:

I found when i first used it, my skin was BEAUTIFUL! It was smooth, soft, looked great and the acne was gone! Unfortunately it was too good to be true..

Cons:

Eventually, I broke out. If i didn't use it one night Id have tons of pimples the next day.. And now my acne is back and it won't go away despite my diet and sun exposure and using it as consistently as possible..

So basically, I'm now looking for a new product. It's just not worth using it for the price and inconsistency of it. Ive been using proactive for a little less than a year and the final result is Don't Buy It!! save your money go buy some shoes and use something else.. I don't know what but Proactive is a quick fix that doesn't last like in the Ads.
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June 17, 2008

Pros:

My skin is 90% clear, whereas I used to break out all over my face and have large, painful pimples.

Cons:

My skin is always flaky and dry after application, then later in the day becomes very oily. Also, red spots have still not disappeared, despite much less frequent breakouts.

I used to break out very badly in middle school and high school. I visited a dermatologist a few times, but there was no effect at first and I became discouraged. About a year ago I finally bought some Proactiv. At first I used the cleanser, toner, and repairing lotion religiously. My skin is pretty fair, so my face was always noticeably redder than the rest of my body. Now, I think my hormones are finally beginning to settle and I've learned to manage stress better. I now use only the cleanser and the moisturizer, and spot treat pimples with the mask. My face is slowly regaining moisture and it seems like the redness is going away. However, I still get flaky skin after application. Also, I would like to say that I have been using the same full set for an entire year. I don't apply much at a time to avoid overdrying. I'm not sure if the improvement is due to Proactiv or because I'm growing up, but I will continue using it.
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June 16, 2008

Pros:

It clearned up my pimples expecailly on checks and forehead and also whitten my skin which got the black scar away... No more blackhead around my nose and my skin so much smooth

Cons:

It dries my skin out but its O.K course i add a bit of lotion on top of the dry area.. around my mouth area more pimples came out (maybe course im getting my period) It stings a bit and my face is red after i put on the mostiruster but it goes down

Its a great profuct but does not always work for every one. Every one have different skin type. As for me i got senstive skin and usally i get rash from using mositure but proactive didnt seem to do any hard. Its expensive but works well. It takes time before you can seee results.
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June 15, 2008

Pros:

smells great, soothing

Cons:

doesn't work, at least for my skin, which is very oily and and get a couple of individual mild acne pimples

really i gave this product a long time, at least four months thinking i was doing something wrong if so many people had had such positive results but again my skin is different and so are many others, other than that ingredients such a benzoyl peroxide are awsome don't get me wrong, but just like salicylic acid and sulfur my skin and immune system build a ressistance to those ingredients which is why most products work so great at first and then after a short time its all down hill. I think proactiv was too gentle and not strong enough, this product did not worsen my condition nor improve it but if it does work for you im glad.
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June 10, 2008

Pros:

It began working in one month. I would get tiny pimples all across my forehead and large pimples at my temples and down across my cheeks that would leave scars. Proactive cleared most everything up.

Cons:

bleaches my green(and only green, any shade) shirts and towels.

Very happy with the product. Would recommend to anyone.
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June 8, 2008

Pros:

I like finally having a system I can trust with my skin. EVERYTHING I have tried to date would make me break out even worse. Clean feel, DH says he likes the smell (go figure!), much fewer breakouts....waiting to see if it helps my rosacea.

Cons:

time consuming! 5 minutes is too long at 6am! Once I wiped my neck with the Revitalizing Toner and had a chemical burn on my neck which took 2 weeks to heal.-ouch! I guess the skin on my neck is much more sensitive.

I will continue to use Proactiv. I like knowing that my skin is getting healthier. I can feel it. I get many positive comments. I don't care for the automatic shipments either.
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June 6, 2008

Pros:

very good for overnight use

Cons:

i still break out sometimes and get dry skin

get it if u have acne its pricey but it will help
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June 5, 2008

Pros:

There are no pros

Cons:

it's expensive, made my skin worse than it was, I used it for a while and it started to bleach out my skin so now I have 4 or 5 different tones on my face.

i wouldn't recommend this crap to anyone and I wish I could sue!!
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June 3, 2008

Pros:

None

Cons:

Made my skin worst now i have dark spots from using the brefining mask.

I wouldn't recommend anyone to use this product and this was my 3 time using it i gave it one my try because before i wasn't even right it doesn't matter proactiv solution is garbage it made me have more bumps then when i started using it my skin looked better before it's a waste of money and skam they get all those people to do their commerical to act like it works it don't it's a waste of money that Vitaclear that comes with proactiv sucks too
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